Yveltal

Yveltal

Selected Masterpiece • RC16/83
Artist Saya Tsuruta
Market Price $2.88
Generations XY 2016
The Illustrator

Saya Tsuruta

Saya Tsuruta is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2007, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span series including Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet, marked by playful, cartoonish character focus and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Yveltal card captures a moment of intense focus, showcasing the Pokémon in a striking pose with its wings spread wide. The background features a blend of soft floral patterns, contrasting with Yveltal's dark, powerful presence, creating a sense of depth and intrigue. This scene evokes a feeling of both beauty and danger, as Yveltal embodies the duality of destruction and life. The overall atmosphere invites viewers to ponder the balance of power and grace within this captivating character.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Darkness
Era
XY
Release
22/02/2016

Oblivion Wing

30

Attach a Darkness Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Darkness Blade

100

Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost